Assessing learners' preference in FET by

‘multiple means of expression’

using the UDL Framework -

Celia O’Shea
Context

Path4 Assistant
Project Principal

Student
with DCU, Teacher
MSEN

UDL
Champion
Overview of Implementation
 Implementation

Physical Action Executive Function Expression and Expression and

• TPS • Creating Glossary Communication Communication
• Placemats • Formulate definitions • Complex concepts • Integration of Modules
• PMIs/KWLs • Blooms Taxonomy • Modelled pro-posed
• Recording • Coggle (Mind maps) structures
Impact of UDL
Typed Hand Presentation Interview Mind Map Recorded Recorded
Before
After only written video orally
Impact of UDL
• Contrast in student’s experience
• students are ready to learn earlier and feel less anxious.
• ‘nobody has ever asked me about what works for me?’
14
Students feelings on assignment technique
used in the past
12

10

0
Blue - Move Slow Green - Ready to Learn Yellow - Anxious/Excited

Before After
UDL in Kerry College
now and future plans
All staff UDL Ecology
New Path 4
Training Badge
culture Project
on UDL holders

IT support T&L
Agenda Collaboration
OneNote outside
item space/library
Champions the Box